Free exhibition guide

Simulacres: the free exhibition at Magasins Généraux (93) that blurs the lines between reality and illusion.

Reality takes on a slight blur in Pantin, at the Magasins Généraux, from June 25 to September 27, 2026. With the free exhibition “Simulacres,” certainties falter and images sometimes hold the upper hand. Here, seeing isn’t always enough to understand.

The Rallye des Princesses showcases its collection cars on Place Vendôme — our photos

Engines, elegance and classic cars: the Rallye des Princesses lands on Place Vendôme on May 23, 2026. On Saturday, the public is invited to freely observe the crews’ technical and administrative checks, alongside an open-air display of the cars. Sunday morning, the 100% women’s race gets under way from the iconic square, bound for Saint-Tropez.

La Caverne du Pont-Neuf : JR's giant installation is under way in Paris — our photos

The Pont Neuf is continuing its metamorphosis. Led by JR, the oldest bridge in Paris is preparing to host La Caverne du Pont Neuf, a monumental installation conceived as an open-air immersive cave. Optical illusions, inflatable structures, and plays of light will transform the monument into a temporary mineral fault. A spectacular experience to be discovered from June 6 to 28, 2026, in the very heart of the capital.

Major Design at Sotheby’s Paris: the exhibition that brings together Lalanne, Mucha and Giacometti

In Paris, Sotheby’s unveils Important Design, an exhibition‑sale imagined by Ellie Peugeot, featuring about 189 landmark design pieces—from antique furniture to contemporary creations—from May 22 to 27, 2026. A rare journey to discover Lalanne, Mucha, Chareau, Giacometti, and Charlotte Perriand before the live sale on May 28.

Artist Chuck Sperry unveils his Archetypes in a free exhibition at the Art Generation Gallery

Ses sérigraphies et ses affiches de concert ont fait le tour du monde : come discover Chuck Sperry’s work through Archetypes, on view at the Art Generation Gallery from June 13 to August 1, 2026.

Writers of Legend: COPE2 and PRO176 exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

The Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery hosts Writers of Legends, a graffiti-focused exhibition featuring COPE2, PRO176, and Ito Chieko, from June 4 to July 4, 2026. Opening on June 4 by reservation.

The free photo exhibition focused on Sebastião Salgado extended at Paris City Hall

The Hôtel de Ville in Paris pays tribute to photographer Sebastião Salgado with a major exhibition, free to the public from February 21 to June 6, 2026.

Lélia Demoisy at Domaine de Chamarande: an exhibition exploring forest narratives — our photos

At the Domaine départemental de Chamarande in Essonne, Lélia Demoisy presents a contemporary art exhibition devoted to the forest, to living beings, and to the traces left by matter, running from May 10 to August 30, 2026. With Récits de forêts, the artist unfolds sculptures and installations within a sensitive journey around the memory of woods and landscapes.

Tangerine Dreams at L'Aiguillage: Isabel Bertelot's Painting Exhibition at Les Frigos

Isabel Bertelot presents Tangerine Dreams at L’Aiguillage, at the Frigos, from May 29 to June 3, 2026, exploring pigment, matter and light.

Marilyn Monroe at the Galerie de l’Instant, a photography exhibition centered on Sam Shaw’s portraits

The Galerie de l’Instant in Paris presents "Marilyn, Portrait of a Radiant Child," an exhibition devoted to the photographs of Marilyn Monroe by Sam Shaw, from June 1 to September 15, 2026. A journey through the star’s image, spanning cinema, portraiture, and more intimate moments.

Artists' May 2026: a free urban art trail in Argenteuil.

Take advantage of May’s sun to soak up art in Argenteuil: the city is staging another edition of the Mai des Artistes on May 30–31, 2026. A truly free, must-see art stroll!

Everyone's chasing their cat: the exhibition exploring the many facets of the feline at Fluctuart — our photos

"Everybody’s Searching for Their Cat," that’s the name of the new free exhibition at Fluctuart. Mark your calendars from May 7 to August 23, 2026, to admire works by about ten artists rooted in urban art. For the occasion, Madame, Kraken, Ardif, and Wenna explore the many facets of the feline that fascinates us.

This free exhibition at Perrotin Gallery extends the experience of JR's La Caverne du Pont-Neuf.

At the Perrotin gallery, JR reveals the making of La Caverne du Pont Neuf through Les Esquisses de la Caverne, a free exhibition running from June 5 to July 25, 2026. Drawings, collages and preparatory studies extend the experience of this monumental installation conceived for Paris’s oldest bridge.

We are (still) here: the free street-art exhibition is back at the Petit Palais this summer.

After a first edition in 2024, the exhibition We are here is back at the Petit Palais: enjoy a rich tour of urban art right in the heart of the Fine Arts Museum. Free to visit from June 20 to September 20, 2026.

Collectif Singulier: 14 creators exhibit in the Marais

Collectif Singulier returns to Paris from June 5 to 7, 2026 with a collective exhibition that brings together 14 creators at Espace Coutures Saint-Gervais, spanning design, photography, contemporary jewelry and craft.

Emma Mena presents Les Écorcés vifs in Paris's Marais district.

Emma Mena presents The Living Skins from June 5 to 7, 2026 at Espace Coutures Saint-Gervais, a series of mirror-based photographs and prints exploring life, oxidation, and the traces of time.

European Night of Museums 2026: Korea lights up Paris

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, the European Night of Museums puts Korea in the spotlight in Paris with concerts, dance, pansori, rituals, and workshops across several museums, for a free evening that blends heritage and creativity. To admire contemporary Korean art, many institutions are opening their doors for free. Explore the program.

This free Haute Couture fashion exhibition has taken up residence in an Art Deco auction house in Paris.

The auction house Tajan is staging a free exhibition in Paris dedicated to haute couture in the 8th arrondissement, on Friday, May 22, and then from Monday, May 25 to Wednesday, May 27, 2026. An exclusive collection brings together fashion pieces and accessories from the greatest houses, from Dior to Chanel, Alaïa to Alexander McQueen, with Hermès not forgotten.

This staging dives into rare, unreleased archives from a premier fashion house, with talks in Paris.

In the Marais, Rabanne’s archives go on display on May 29–30, 2026, through a dedicated exhibition setup. Sketches, design documents and rare pieces trace a journey into the house’s memory, echoing the launch of Griffé’s fourth issue. Talks with former members of the house will extend this immersion into fashion archives and the behind-the-scenes world.

Free late hours at the Bourse de Commerce: the date of the next free museum night.

Want to explore the Bourse de Commerce’s collections? Take advantage of the free late opening, held on the first Saturday of each month, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. Next date to put on your calendar: Saturday, July 4, 2026.